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Good: The Asus G75VW-AS71 has a cutting-edge processor, a new Nvidia GPU, a slightly thinned-down body, a matte antiglare screen, and faster ports and connections than its predecessor, including tons of USB 3.0 ports and Thunderbolt.
Bad: This laptop's still not cheap: it may not be $2,000, but it's far more expensive than the average laptop. And, let's face it: this machine's still a boat. The performance lags behind that of even more powerful gaming laptops like the Origin EON17-S.
Bottom Line: If you want to buy a "budget" gaming laptop, the Asus G75VW-AS71 offers plenty of horsepower and features in its heavy 17-inch body. Just don't expect anything svelte -- or good battery life. [Read more]